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5 bedroom penthouse, Church Lane, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH3 4AA

Added 21 Jul 2026

£750 pcm

Rent per month

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,867 sqft

Type

penthouse

Match

95%

  • TenureLeasehold
  • Council taxBand G
  • EPCA
  • ParkingGarage
  • GardenNone

About this home

Available to rent — a 5-bedroom penthouse in Edinburgh, EH3 4AA, extending to approximately 1867 sq ft.

Key features

  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge service
  • Floor-to-ceiling glazing
  • Smart home system
  • Two secure parking spaces
  • Underfloor heating
  • Garage parking
  • None
  • EPC rating A

The Full Picture

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Property facts

Tenure
Leasehold
Council tax
Band G
Year built
1993
Heating
Electric
Parking
Garage
Garden
None

Rental details

Deposit
£862
Available
29 Oct 2026
Furnished
Furnished
Min tenancy
24 months
Pets
Not allowed

Energy performance

  • AScore 97
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,867 sqft

173

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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Neighbourhood

Area, schools & transport

Nearby schools

Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings

Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops
  • Junction Station

    Tube

    1 mi
  • Victoria Station

    Rail

    2.1 mi
  • Riverside Station

    Rail

    2.5 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

Edinburgh Waverley

0.6 mi away

Drive
11 min
Train
15 min

Leeds

162 mi away

Drive
3h 33m
Train
2h 20m

Manchester Piccadilly

174.6 mi away

Drive
3h 48m
Train
2h 29m

Birmingham New Street

245.1 mi away

Drive
5h 16m
Train
3h 24m

Bristol Temple Meads

311.6 mi away

Drive
6h 39m
Train
4h 15m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Co-op

    0.1 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Anytime Fitness

    0.5 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Riverside Gardens

    0.9 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    St Andrew's Medical

    0.5 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Local high street

    0.2 mi
  • Café

    Blue Brew

    0.2 mi

Commute time

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Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard26 Mbps
Superfast40 Mbps
Ultrafast440 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Rent affordability

Estimate

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Your share of rent

£750 /mo

£750 pcm ÷ 1 tenant

Budget used50%

Comfortably affordable

Headroom / mo
£750
Suggested gross salary
£25,714 /yr
Suggested gross / mo
£2,143
Annual rent (your share)
£9,000

Most UK landlords require gross income of ~30× monthly rent (or a guarantor at 36×). Figures indicative.

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Move-in cost

Deposit & term

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Estimated to move in

£1,615

Deposit £865 + 1 month rent £750

Weekly rent
£173
Annual rent
£9,000
Total over 12 mo
£9,000
Deposit cap (TFA 2019)
5 weeks

Tenant Fees Act 2019 caps deposits at 5 weeks' rent (6 weeks if annual rent ≥ £50,000). Holding deposits capped at 1 week.

Mortgage affordability

Rent vs buy

Buying an equivalent home would cost roughly £180,000 at a 5% yield benchmark. See if a mortgage stacks up against renting.

Max you could offer

£272,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £25,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This home if bought

£180,000

£92,500 headroom · repayment £809/mo

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£809 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
13.9%

Affordability summary

Looks affordable

Your inputs clear the lender cap, monthly budget and upfront cash checks.

Monthly all-in

£974 /mo

£809 mortgage + £165 running · 21% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£25,000

£25,000 deposit + £0 fees

Lender check

Passes

Need £155,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan of £155,000 is within the 4.5× income cap
  • Monthly all-in (£974) sits within your 35% repayment cap
  • Upfront cash of £25,000 is covered by your deposit and a small buffer

UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.

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Tenure & lease

Tenure

leasehold

Lease remaining

323 years

Service charge

£4,056 / year

Ground rent

£187 / year

Due diligence

Checks, risks & material information

Check before you buy

Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.

Flood risk

Surface waterLow
Rivers & seaMedium
ReservoirsMedium
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

119

/ 1k residents

High

1.4% vs previous year

Anti-social35
Violence38
Burglary14
Vehicle19
Other13

Broadband

759 Mbps

Up to 425 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreYes

10 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EENoneGoodGoodGood
O2GoodGoodGoodGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodGood
VodafoneGoodGoodGoodGood

Planning applications

11within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Loft conversion with rear dormer

    2025/5309/HH · 26 Dec 2025

    Refused
  • Demolition of garage and new dwelling

    2026/5833/HH · 3 Jun 2026

    Withdrawn
  • Demolition of garage and new dwelling

    2026/5936/HH · 8 May 2026

    Withdrawn

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.

Material information

NTSELAT Parts A/B/C
Tenure
leasehold
Council tax band
G
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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